Tuesday, September 29, 2009

the chips are down 12x9

Even though these recent paintings are still relatively small at 12x9, they are taking quite a bit longer to finish. I'm still painting just about every day. I'm just not able to finish one a day.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

martini olives 12x9

This painting took me a few days to complete. I as pretty busy with other things this eek so I didn't really have any large chunks of time to devote to it. I had originally planned on taking several pictures of it to document the painting process. Unfortunately, after taking the initial picture of the beginning layout I misplaced my camera so all I have are a before and after with none of the hopped for in between shots.

I typically start my paintings by blocking the composition in with a warm neutral tone. In this case it's transparent red oxide mixed ith a little bit of turps.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

two peaches with water 12x9

It's fun doing these slightly larger still-lifes. I like being able to give them a little more breathing room.

Monday, September 14, 2009

martini and five queens 8x10

I don't typically drink these but, with the right vodka, sometimes they hit the spot.
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Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Monday, September 07, 2009

three figs #2 7x5

These are from the school garden as well. They are some of the best tasting figs I've ever had.
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Sunday, September 06, 2009

eggplant and tomato 10x8

More bounty from the school garden.
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Saturday, September 05, 2009

peeled tangelo 8x10

Tangelos are harder to peel than clementines.

Friday, September 04, 2009

Crayolas #5 8x10

Here's another crayon painting. I like how the post-it note came out.
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009

leafy pear #2 8x10

It's the season for pears off the tree in front of my classroom. I like being able to get them with leaves. I'll probably do some more before they go away.

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

hammer #6 8x10

This hammer isn't antique or special in any way. It's just the regular old hammer I use when I'm building stuff.